Climate Smart Origination Manager

Climate Smart Origination Manager

Position Summary:
The Climate Smart Origination Manager (CSOM) will be responsible to develop and execute the ADM’s regional strategy to achieve scope 3 emissions reduction targets within Strive 35 and commercial opportunities related to programs of this type. The position will serve as the NA program lead for all Climate Smart programs tributary to export

Responsibilities:

• Further build out existing CSAO programs as well as the development of new programs
• Building resource plans for the execution of the export certification and regen ag programs
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as the EMEA Director Climate Smart Ag Origination Director, sustainability team, government relations, etc.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships in the Climate Smart space with relevant external stakeholders.
• Provide updates to regional and local climate smart leadership teams and Regen Ag Steerco as needed
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups including:
• Technology: partner with VP Digital Transformation to ensure our digital / technology strategy aligns with needs around CSAO.
• Government Relations: ensure activities in Government Relations are targeted to support strategy around CSAO as it relates to relevant country specific and NA initiatives and policies.
• AS&O Origination: work with Global Trade and NA Crush management / commercial leadership to ensure origination activities are aligned with strategy, customer demand and/or identified commercial opportunities.
• Sustainability: work with relevant members of Sustainability leadership (i.e. Director of Global Sustainability Program, VP Sustainability Portfolio and Sustainability Manager NA) to ensure alignment of activities.
• Communications: partner to develop a NA focused communications and marketing strategy designed to properly inform and educate mainly external stakeholders to support commercial opportunities. Alignment with overall global and corporate messaging is required.
• Sales /Merchandiser Organization: work with relevant members of ADM’s product sales teams to ensure alignment and connectivity of the strategy, activities and capabilities of regional CSAO.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in agriculture or business (i.e. economics, finance or accounting) supplemented with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in organization and people management, origination and ideally Regen Ag/Sustainability exposure.
• Professional demeanor with exceptional communication (written, verbal and presentation skills) and interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills
• Comfortable working in matrix and entrepreneurial environments
• Commercial experience with a business focused mindset
• Ability to influence cross functional teams and to collaborate across many different disciplines
• Shown ability to make assessments and exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Computer proficiency with proven ability in the use of spreadsheet, database, presentation and word processing software applications within a Windows based operating environment

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.

This position offers a complete benefit package, including 401K/ESOP, pension, health, life and dental insurance.

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We're a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We're blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We're a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We're an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we're a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and veterans status.

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